VP of Pre-Construction: Lead Bids & Growth (Onsite, GA)

Talent Edge Recruiting; Watkinsville (GA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Generous benefits

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting is assisting with the search for a VP of Pre-Construction in Watkinsville, GA. This onsite role oversees estimating, budgeting, scheduling and bid strategy, leading a team of five estimators and guiding major bids.

The role requires 10+ years in construction, including heavy civil, with strong risk and margin management. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate as Georgia-based professionals are preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction experience, including heavy civil.
• Proven leadership of an estimating or pre-construction team.
• Strong command of bidding strategy, risk analysis and margin management.
• Nice to have: HCSS HeavyBid and Hagtec.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full pre-construction function: estimating, budgeting, scheduling and bid strategy.
• Lead and mentor a team of 5 estimators, from senior to junior.
• Review and approve large and complex bids, GMPs and cost models.
• Develop pricing strategy and drive go/no-go decisions on pursuits.
• Partner with operations, project executives and leadership for smooth project handoffs.
• Analyze risk, constructability and value-engineering opportunities.
• Standardize estimating processes, templates and controls.
• Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors and key partners.
• Support business development with client presentations and pre-award strategy.

Skills

Estimating

Budgeting

Scheduling

Bid strategy

Leadership

Risk analysis

Value engineering

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Hagtec

Job description

Talent Edge Recruiting is assisting with the search for a VP of Pre-Construction in Watkinsville, GA. This onsite role oversees estimating, budgeting, scheduling and bid strategy, leading a team of five estimators and guiding major bids.

The role requires 10+ years in construction, including heavy civil, with strong risk and margin management. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate as Georgia-based professionals are preferred.